Xpressivo XEMS1 User manual

USER MANUAL
CAPSULE ESPRESSO MACHINE Model XEMS1

1. Read all instructions before using.
2. In case of emergency, immediately remove the
plug from power outlet.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience, and
knowledge.
4. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged
cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, has
been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
the appliance to an authorized service facility.
5. Always unplug the appliance when not in use or
before cleaning. Allow to cool before adding or
removing parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. To protect against fire, electric shock and personal
injury, do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in
water or other liquid.
7. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover
cord with throw rugs, runners or similar. Arrange
cord away from trac areas to avoid tripping or
kicking.
8. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or in a heated oven.
9. It is normal for the plug to feel warm to the touch.
However, a loose fit between the outlet and plug
may cause overheating and damage to the plug.
Contact a qualified electrician to replace a loose or
worn outlet.
10. Use the appliance only as the described in this
manual. Any other use or accessory attachments not
Important Safeguards – Safe Use and Operation
recommend by the manufacture may cause fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
11. Do not put fingers inside capsule housing
(brewing chamber), due to sharp edges.
12. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use levers or knobs.
13. Indoor use only.
14. Hot water, steam, spout and capsule holder are
hot. Danger of burning injuries. Do not direct steam
or hot water towards the body.
15. Ensure the steam nozzle is submerged into the
liquid in order to avoid hot water or steam splashes.
16. Do not operate the appliance when the drip tray
and the grille are not in place.
17. Use only water in the appliance! Do not put any
other liquids or foods in the Water Tank unless
specified by this manual.
18. Steam nozzle is very hot after steaming; use
caution not to touch it by hand. Use the rubber tab.
19. Only use compatible coee capsules.
20. WARNING: The capsule filling aperture must not
be opened during use.
21. CAUTION: In order to avoid possible burns to
body parts and/or other injury from hot steam and
water, never move the water tank away from the
machine when the hydraulic system is still motion.
22. CAUTION: Use the steaming wand as directed in
the instructions, scalding may occur if improperly
used.
23. Household use only.
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of the fire, electric shock, and injury
to persons, including the following:
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Short cord instructions: A short power-supply
cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer extension cords are available and may be used
if care is exercised in their use. If a long extension cord
is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension
cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged
so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
NOTICE: This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
!

SIMPLE
Single button controls
Make perfect coee anytime.
FAST
Rapid preheating and high
pressure brewing
Enjoy rich, creamy espresso in seconds.
EASY
Automatic capsule handling system
Craft immaculate delights with no mess.
DELICIOUS
Café-quality steam wand
Create flawless cappuccinos and lattés.
Coee Perfection At the Touch of a Button
CAPSULE ESPRESSO MACHINE Important Safeguards
Features and Specifications
Using your machine
- First Use
- Espresso Brewing
- Dispensing Hot Water
- Frothing Milk
Drink Recipes
Cleaning and Maintenance
- Capsule Container and
Drip Tray
- System Cleaning
- Descaling
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Model XEMS1
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features and Specifications
Brewing chamber cover
Control panel
Coee spout
Steam nozzle
Used capsule container
Supporting rack
Removable drip tray
with detachable grille On/O switch
Water tank
Coee/Steam selector knob
•120 volts, 60 hz
•1400 watts
•8 lbs
•1.2 liter water tank
•13.8 inches x 7.0 inches x 10.5 inches
•30 ml (1 oz) Espresso volume
•60 ml (2 oz) lungo volume
Coee/Steam
Selector Knob
Rubber Tab
Air inlet - has to be
close to the rubber tab
Steam Nozzle
Control Panel
Indicator
Specifications
Espresso
Steam
Lungo
Steam
O – Clean/Eject
Coee Brewing
Blinking - Warming up
Solid Blue - Ready to Brew
Solid red - Ready to Steam

Using Your Machine - First Use
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Unpack your espresso machine and
keep shipping box and packing
materials for future use.
Remove the water tank and
rinse with warm water.
Fill water tank with fresh water
and place back on the machine.
Plug machine into a grounded
outlet and turn on power
switch.
Set Up IMPORTANT: Do not use your Xpressivo espresso machine until it has been set up for it’s first use.
Place an empty cup
under the nozzle.
!
The indicator light will
blink blue while
warming up and solid
blue when the
machine is ready.
Turn the selector knob to the
COFFEE position.
Press the LUNGO button to
dispense hot water. Repeat until
the water tank is empty.
Turn the selector knob back to
OFF position and turn o
the machine.
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Cleaning Before making your first coee, take just a minute to flush water through your machine to clean it thoroughly.

Espresso Brewing With just the touch of a button, you can make coee
just the way you like it.
The indicator light will blink blue
while warming up and solid blue
when ready to brew.
LUNGO Button
2 oz (60 ml)
Turn the selector knob to the
COFFEE position.
DO NOT insert a new
coee capsule.
Press the LUNGO button once
to dispense 4 to 6 oz. of hot water.
Your automatic espresso machine is so easy to use,
it’s easy to forget you still need to occasionally remove
the used capsules and empty your drip tray.
We suggest you clean your machine with every 50 brew
cycles to keep coee tasting fresh and delicious!
Tip
#2
Tip
#1
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Turn the selector knob to the
COFFEE position.
Press a coee brewing button once.
It will start brewing and automatically
stop when finished.
Insert a new coee capsule. Turn the selector knob
to OFF position.
Turn the selector knob
to OFF position.
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Dispensing Hot Water Hot water can be dispensed at the touch of a button for
pre-heating cups, making an Americano, or for cleaning.
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ESPRESSO Button
1 oz (30 ml)
The position ejects the
used capsule and cleans the
spout.

Frothing Milk Making your favorite cappuccinos or lattés is easy
with the simple to use steam wand.
Hot water can be dispensed at the touch of a button for
pre-heating cups, making an Americano, or for cleaning.
The indicator light will blink red
while warming up and solid red
when ready to steam.
Tip
#3
Tip
#4
Move the selector knob
to OFF position.
Wipe down the steam wand
immediately with a wet towel and
run the steam for a few seconds.
Turn the selector knob to
the STEAM position.
Press the STEAM button to
start steam and press the STEAM
button again to stop steam.
Always remember to clean your
steam wand immediately after use.
If you see the indicator light flashing
red and blue, turn the selector knob
to OFF position for five seconds.
Fill a stainless
steel steaming
pitcher 1/4 full
with cold milk.
Steam the milk until
achieving the desired
foam and temperature
(about 65°C or 150°F).
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Use the rubber tab to avoid
touching the hot wand.
!The position purges the
steaming wand.

Drink Recipes
Espresso
The Italian classic - 1 oz.
espresso using a single capsule.
Double Espresso
Twice the goodness – two 1 oz.
espressos using two capsules.
Lungo
A long pull – 2 oz. lungo
using a single capsule.
Caé Latté
1/3 espresso, 2/3 hot milk
with a splash of foam on
the top.
❶Steam 6 to 12 oz of milk.
❷Brew 2 espressos into a latté glass.
❸Fill cup almost full with steamed milk.
❹Spoon a bit of foam on the top.
Espresso Macchiato
A single or double shot of espresso topped with a few
spoonful’s of foam.
❶Steam 3 to 6 oz. of milk.
❷Brew one or two espressos in an espresso cup.
❸Top with a few tablespoons of foam to taste.
Latté Macchiato
Frothed milk with espresso added. Made in a
glass to show the three attractive layers.
❶Steam 6 to 12 oz. of milk.
❷Pour milk and foam into a latté glass.
❸Brew one espresso and pour slowly into the foam.
Cappuccino
Prepared into thirds
- 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk and 1/3 foam.
❶Steam 3 to 6 oz. of milk.
❷Brew one or two espressos into a cappuccino cup.
❸Add 1 or 2 oz. of steamed milk.
❹ Fill with additional 1 or 2 oz. of foam.
Americano
Drip coee taste
- espresso with hot water added.
❶Brew an espresso or lungo in a coee mug.
❷Fill mug to taste by dispensing hot water.
Tip
#5
Always pre-heat your cup before adding espresso or steamed milk.
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milk foam
steamed milk
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espresso
hot water
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steamed
milk
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milk foam
milk foam
espresso
steamed
milk
milk foam

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Cleaning and Maintenance
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Fill the water tank and steam
into cold water for a minute.
Wipe o the steam wand
with a damp towel.
Dispense hot water until the
water tank is empty.
Turn o the machine and
unplug. Allow to cool.
Clean all removable parts
in warm water.
Clean the machine casing and
steam wand with soft damp
cloth.
Clean the brewing
chamber with a soft brush.
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min
Clean every 50
brewing cycles.
Clean every 10
brewing cycles.
Remove the espresso cup
supporting rack.
Dispose of used capsules and
empty drip tray.
Wash all parts with warm
water and reinstall.
Slide removable parts out
together:
1. Fill water tank with a mix of half white vinegar and half water.
2. Steam into cold water for one minute and wipe wand with a damp towel.
3. Dispense hot water (water/vinegar mix) until the water tank is empty
4. Turn o power and unplug. Remove water tank, wash completely with
warm water, and refill.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 twice with fresh water to remove vinegar residue.
Mineral deposits in the machine occur naturally over time.
Occasionally, descaling is needed to remove the deposits.
Removable
Drip Tray
Detachable
Grille
Used Capsule
Container
Capsule Container and Drip Tray System Cleaning
Cleaning Mineral Deposits (Descaling)

Troubleshooting
Check plug, main switch, and household circuit breaker.
Make sure the capsule properly positioned, capsule slot not
obstructed, brewing chamber cover properly closed, water tank
filled and properly placed.
Preheat (hot water without capsule), descale if necessary.
Scale has built up in the machine, descale the machine.
• Remove steam nozzle and clean, descale if necessary.
• The milk is too hot or contains excessively high percentage of fat.
Use fresh cold milk (max. 3.5% fat).
• Check the COFFEE/STEAM knob position.
• The milk used is too hot, o, or contains an excessively.
high percentage of fat. Use fresh cold milk (max.3.5 % fat).
• The steam wand is dirty. Clean it if necessary.
• Scale has built up in the machine, descale the machine.
Repeat the procedure. Make sure the water tank is filled and
properly placed.
Position capsule correctly.
If leakage continues, contact Xpressivo.
The selector knob was moved too quickly between STEAM and
COFFEE. Move the selector knob to OFF and wait for five seconds.
Then move the selector knob to COFFEE.
Capsule area leaking
(water in capsule container)
Indicator light flashes blue and red
and no buttons will work
Noisy pump
Milk does not froth
No hot water/steam
Coee comes out slowly, in drips
Coee not hot enough
No coee dispensed
On/O Switch not on
Solution
Problem
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Warranty
Your high quality espresso machine is industrial strength
and will deliver years of worry-free performance. It’s
backed by a manufacturer’s limited warranty covering
defects in materials or workmanship for the fist year. In the
first year, we’ll happily replace your machine at no charge.
After 12 months if there are any issues you are invited to
contact Xpressivo about new free espresso machine
alternatives. www.xpressivo.com
If your machine becomes inoperable in the first 12
months, simply contact our customer service department
at [phone] for a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number. Then return your
machine in its original packaging. After we receive your
machine and confirm its non-operational condition, we’ll
ship you a new espresso machine for free, we’ll even
cover the shipping. You’re only responsible for the return
shipping costs.
Massimo North America, Inc.
1501 Powell Street, Suite C
Emeryville, CA 94608
1-800-477-0322 www.xpressivo.com
[email protected]

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